Totally Toronto: Transportation
Transportation
Transporting around Toronto is one of the easiest things to do because everything is located relatively close to each other, and methods of transport are easily accessible.
The good thing about living in Toronto is everything is located so close to one another, from banks, to restaurants and hotels. They are all a quick walk or short subway ride away. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is Toronto's subway system, and it runs throughout the downtown core, making everything easily accessible for the public. The cost for one TTC ride is $3 for adults, $2 for students and seniors, and .75 cents for children.
Another popular way to get around Toronto is by walking through the PATH, which is like an underground mall with shops and food courts that are located underneath the city. This is a convenient way to avoid traffic and avoid walking in cold or bad weather. The path is connected to many buildings and subway stops that makes it easily accessible for the public.
There are over 10 different taxi companies located within Toronto alone and cabs are stationed literally on every street. This is convenient as cab rides from one side of the city to the other are relatively inexpensive.
The majority of people who work in Toronto, don’t live in Toronto, but rather in the surrounding cities and suburbs. The most convenient way to get to the heart of the city is by taking the GO Transit. The GO has coach buses and trains that arrive directly to Union Station every hour or less during rush hours. This is an inexpensive and comfortable way to travel in and out of the city.
For those who want to travel long distances, the VIA Rail is also located in Union Station. The VIA Rail travels across the country, and is another alternative to driving.
There are over 13 different Toronto car rental companies, including the following:
- Hertz
- Advantage
- Avis
- Thrifty
- Enterprise
- GTA Rentals
For tourists traveling out of the city, renting a car in Toronto is a great alternative because of the wide variety of rental companies, along with competitive pricing and very accessible.
The nightlife in Toronto is amazing. There are plenty of night clubs, bars, pubs, restaurants, lounges, theatres, and more to do in the night time. A popular method of transportation are Toronto limos because you can travel with a larger group of people to your destination, and arrive in style.
There are many limo companies in Toronto like Executive Limos and GTA limos. The more people in your group, the cost lessens per passenger. Toronto Party Buses are also a great option for those traveling in large groups. They are offered through the limo companies as well. Another popular limo company is Airport Express. They take you from the airport to your destination or from your destination to the airport for a very affordable price.
There are many other methods of transporting around the city; roller-blading, cycling, and walking are just a few popular options.
Toronto is great because the amount of options available for transportation are so vast, yet convenient and affordable.
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